Lifestyle and Budget

Holiday Bonus Season Not So Merry

Less than a quarter of American workers believe they will receive the gift of a holiday bonus this year, and just 12% anticipate a pay raise for 2016.

Anti-Hack Chip Cards Still AWOL At Major Retailers

Remember the big hue and cry in Congress and in the retail industry for new computer chip credit cards to ward off hackers? While industry studies estimate three in five consumers now have them, major retailers still haven't upgraded to accept them.

Why You Should Think Twice About Using Your Debit Card for Holiday Shopping

It’s easy to understand why someone would want to keep holiday spending from plunging them into debt — or making existing credit card debt even worse. That’s probably why about two in five shoppers (39%) plan to use debit cards this season. But there are some downsides to using debit and not credit or cash.